DECATUR ASST ROOM CHEF

Golden Entertainment, Inc.•Las Vegas, NV

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the assigned day to day operation(s) and direct supervision of all activities within the kitchen and back of house of the culinary departments. Ensure daily operations and experiences meet guest expectations. Appropriately respond to and manage any escalated departmental concerns and guest and/or employee challenges. Assist the Executive Chef with the development and execution of the division's strategic plans.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership position in a F&B venue or restaurant performing same or similar job duties preferred
Experience using collaborative leadership and team building techniques to develop and facilitate a positive working environment
Proven successful experience maintaining staffing and labor costs preferred
Understanding ordering, forecasting, and scheduling preferred
Previous experience with point-of-sale systems, computers and calculators
Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in a very high-paced, busy environment
Previous experience exercising sound judgment when dealing with difficult guest situations
Experience overseeing and maintaining a professional workplace
Previous gaming experience preferred
At least 21 years of age
Graduate of a culinary arts program preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
Verify right to work in the United States
Clark County Health card
Ability to push and/or pull up to 100 lbs.
Frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. at floor, knee, waist, and/or chest levels
Occasionally sit
Frequently bend, reach, twist, squat, kneel, and communicate via radio
Constant use of hearing and vision, walk, stand, communicate using a paging system, distinguish between shades of color, taste, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership position in a F&B venue or restaurant performing same or similar job duties
Experience using collaborative leadership and team building techniques to develop and facilitate a positive working environment
Proven successful experience maintaining staffing and labor costs
Understanding ordering, forecasting, and scheduling
Previous experience with point-of-sale systems, computers and calculators
Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in a very high-paced, busy environment
Previous experience exercising sound judgment when dealing with difficult guest situations
Experience overseeing and maintaining a professional workplace
Previous gaming experience
Graduate of a culinary arts program
Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Hire, train, develop, measure performance, discipline, and schedule department staff
Assist the Executive Chef with leading the tactical execution of strategic initiatives under the direction of division leadership
Enforce standards of service within assigned department(s) and ensure achievement
Monitor and control labor within the department while maintaining adequate coverage in the department based on business demands
Maintain knowledge of all recipes to ensure food preparation is correct and of high quality
Ensure all plates that leave the kitchen meet the recipe specs and plate presentation guidelines of the room
Ensure proper handling, preparation, storage, portioning and presentation of food
Ensure the kitchen area remains clean at all times
Order and maintain all food and beverage supplies, ensuring proper expense controls, when assigned
Ensure all food is served and prepared within health, safety and sanitation guidelines
Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
Perform other duties as assigned